Embalmer&#39;s arm support



Nov. 20, 1956 L. D. KROUSH EMBALMERS ARM SUPPORT Filed Jan. 20, 1955 Fig. 25

Larry D. Kraush INVENTOR.

United States Patent ElvIBAlLR PElRS ARM SUPPORT Larry D. lKroush, Nampa, Idaho Application January 20, 1955, Serial No. 483,029

1 Claim. (CI. 27-21) The present invention relates generally to new and useful improvements in morticians equipment or appliances, and has for its primary object to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, novel means, engageable beneath the elbows for properly positioning the arms and hands while the body is being embalmed.

Another very important object of the invention is to provide a support of the aforementioned character which may be expeditiously adjusted both vertically and angula-rly for supporting the arms and hands in the desired position during the embalming process.

Other objects of the invention are to provide an emb'almer arm and hand support of the character set forth which will be comparatively simple in construction, strong, durable, compact, light in weight, highly eificient and reliable in use and which may be manufactured at low cost.

All of the foregoing and still further objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a study of the following specification, taken in connection with the accompanying drawing wherein like characters of reference designate corresponding parts throughout the several views, and wherein:

Figure 1 is a view in side elevation, showing a support embodying the present invention in use;

Figure 2 is a view in vertical section through the device;

'Figure 3 is a rear perspective view of the device; and

Figure 4 is a front perspective view.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, it will be seen that the embodiment of the invention which has been illustrated comprises a substantially flat, rectangular upright of suitable metal which is designated generally by reference character 5. The upright 5, which may also be of any desired dimensions, includes a back 6 having a vertical slot '7 therein, side walls 8, a top 9, a bottom 10 provided with a drainage opening 11, and a front 12 having therein an opening 16. Firmly secured in any suitable manner beneath the bottom 10 of the upright 5 is a pair of rubber pads or feet 14 for supporting said upright in an elevated position.

Mounted for vertical and rotary adjustment on the upright 5 is a bracket of suitable metal which is designated generally by reference character 15. The bracket 15 includes a vertical plate 16 which is slidable on the front 12 of the upright *5 over the opening 19. Fixed on the 2,770,865 Fatented Nov. 20, 1956 2 lower portion of the plate 16 and projecting horizontally therefrom is a platform 17. The platform :17 includes a depending marginal skirt 18.

A bolt 19 is fixed on the rear portion of the platform '17 and projects therefrom through the opening 13 and the slot 7 in the upright 5. A thumb nut 20 is threaded on the bolt '19 for frictionally securing the platform 17 in adjusted position on the upright 5. A washer 21 is interposed between the nut '20 and the back 6 of-the upright 5.

It is thought that the operation or use, advantages, etc, of the invention will be readily apparent from a consideration of the foregoing, particularly to those engaged in the profession to which the device relates. Briefly, the upright 5 is placed in the usual drainage trough of a conventional embalming table, as at 22. The rubber feet 14 support the upright 5 above the fluid level of the drainage trough in addition to preventing slippage. The platform 17 is then engaged beneath the elbow, as at 23, of the arm and hand 24 to be positioned on the body 25. By simply loosening the nut 20, the platform 17 may be readily and accurately adjusted as desired for both height and angularity. The arm lies against the vertical plate 16 when the platform 17 is adjusted to its maximum height. The construction and arrangement is such as to permit :the device to be readily tipped either inwardly or outwardly over the edge of the embalming table. The weight of the arm is sufiicient to retain the device in an upright or substantially upright position. After the embalming operation has been completed, the device may be removed and the arm and hand will remain in the desired position.

It is believed that the many advantages of an arm and hand support constructed in accordance with the present invention will be readily understood and although a preterred embodiment of the device is as illustrated and described, it i to be understood that changes in the details of construct-ion may be resorted to which will fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed is:

An embalmers arm support comprising: a substantially flat, rectangular upright including a back having a slot therein, side walls, a top, a bottom having a drainage opening therein, and a front having an opening therein, feet depending from the bottom for supporting the upright in an elevated position, and a bracket mounted for vertical sliding and rotary adjustment on the upright, said bracket including a vertical plate engaged with the front of the upright, a platform fixed on said plate and projecting horizontally therefrom, a bolt fixed on the bracket and extending through the opening in the front and the slot, and a hand nut threaded on the belt for frictionally securing the bracket in adjusted position on the upright.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,799,781 Chalfant Apr. 7, 1931 

